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Nothing teaches you to be appreciative quite like having your air conditioning break right in the middle of summer. Mine is back on after ten days without and I am feeling blessed. It’s been a hot and sticky week, most of my friends and family are out of town, and I’m looking forward to a quiet weekend ahead. Books, blankets, cats, and writing time. Whatever you’...

I love candles, and I usually burn at least two. In the winter, I go for a Santal sort of vibe. Sexy fireplace, Christmas tree vibes during the season. And I really like pumpkin spice in the fall! But in the summer, there are two scents I gravitate toward most: tomato leaves and orange blossom. Gardenia would be a runner-up.

I’ve included a few favorite tomato c...

Every Wednesday, I’ll bring you a list of ten things that I think you should know about. I’m excited for this. I often stumble across something interesting and will share it to Instagram, but it has no real place to live. Maybe it’s a new launch, a really great podcast episode . . . maybe it’s an independent designer, an artist, or a must-have shopping find. It will be a ...

Every week on Instagram, I share the previous week’s best-selling products. You can always see those collections, saved here on my ShopMy Page. It’s fun to...

Happy Fourth of July! My first week back was a bit of a bust; I was sick for two days, which threw a wrench into things. But I’m better now, and Geoff’s here, and we’re spending today out on Sullivan’s at one of my best friends’ houses. Whatever you are up to, I hope it’s great. Enjoy the holiday weekend! xx